The Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulwaheed Babatunde Adekunle, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to complete the abandoned bridge over the Eko-Ende/Ilie River in Osun State. The monarch made the appeal while inspecting the bridge, which was initiated during the administration of former President Goodluck Jonathan. The bridge aims to improve connectivity between communities in Osun and Oyo states. Its abandonment has left the route in poor condition, causing difficulties for communities and businesses that depend on the corridor.
The affected communities, including Eko-Ende, Ore, Ilie, Iregba, and Iresa, rely heavily on the road for the movement of people, farm produce, and goods. Oba Adekunle pleaded with Kunle Rasheed Adegoke, SAN, the APC candidate for Osun Central Senatorial District, and other APC candidates for the 2027 elections, to make the demand of the people of the affected areas known to President Tinubu. Adegoke, who was on a consultation visit to Eko-Ende, pledged to take the infrastructure challenges facing the communities to President Tinubu.
The bridge and road are critical to the economic survival of the communities, and giving them the required attention will have a significant impact on the livelihoods of residents. Oba Adekunle expressed support for President Tinubu and added that the communities would continue to mobilize support for the President ahead of the 2027 presidential election. The monarch's appeal is aimed at boosting the economy of Osun, Oyo, and Kwara states.
Adegoke promised to take the concerns directly to the Presidency and assured the communities that he would do the needful as soon as possible. He commended the Tinubu administration for infrastructure projects across Osun State and expressed confidence that the President would recognize the importance of the road and bridge to the communities and the wider regional economy.
The Ikirun-Ogbomoso road is a vital corridor that connects several communities in Osun, Oyo, and Kwara states. The road's poor condition has hindered the movement of goods and people, affecting the local economy. The completion of the Eko-Ende bridge and the reconstruction of the Ikirun-Ogbomoso road are expected to have a positive impact on the region's economy and improve the living standards of residents.
Oba Adekunle's appeal is not an isolated one, as several communities in the region have been calling for improved infrastructure. The Osun State government has also been working to address the infrastructure challenges facing the state. However, the completion of the Eko-Ende bridge and the Ikirun-Ogbomoso road requires federal government intervention.
The APC candidates, including Adegoke, have pledged to prioritize the infrastructure challenges facing the communities if elected. The completion of the Eko-Ende bridge and the Ikirun-Ogbomoso road is expected to be a major boost to the regional economy and improve the living standards of residents.
Key points
- The Elende of Eko-Ende, Oba Abdulwaheed Babatunde Adekunle, appeals to President Tinubu to complete the Eko-Ende bridge and Ikirun-Ogbomoso road.
- The bridge and road are critical to the economic survival of the communities, and their completion will have a significant impact on the livelihoods of residents.
- The APC candidates have pledged to prioritize the infrastructure challenges facing the communities if elected.
